BAXTER
Principal Engineer - Facilities & Critical Systems
BAXTER, Cleveland, Mississippi, United States, 38733
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Your role at BaxterThe Principal Engineer is responsible for direct technical support of facilities, utilities and building infrastructure at the Cleveland manufacturing campus. Responsibilities include matrix-management of mechanics and operators, asset management, reliability of critical and non-critical utilities and infrastructure, and project management.
Your teamWe are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to tackle sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.
When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.
What we offer from Day One
Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
What you'll be doing
Provide technical assistance to maintenance and other departments for improving plant systems in a manner that meets FDA, Corporate, and plant specifications.
Support all critical systems (Distilled Water (WFI), Process Air, Environmental Air), HVAC systems, fluid systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, potable water, steam distribution, etc.) and electrical systems (plant power and controls).
Facilities/Utilities project management (inception through completion).
Lead the Cleveland site Lean Energy Management Program.
Assist in reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation with respect to utility systems.
Ensure compliance as it relates to PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, 6s, safety.
Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
Provide direction of resources in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
What you'll bring
BS in Engineering.
4-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with GMP (Medical device or Pharmaceutical) manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
Experience with HVAC and clean rooms, boiler control room operations, WFI generation, energy reduction and power distribution systems preferred.
Proven communication, administrative and strong technical leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Solid professional writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
Good assessment and solving skills (mechanical and electrical) with demonstrated and proven experience and background.
Good understanding of MSOffice products and enterprise-level systems (i.e. Coupa, Maximo, Trackwise, etc.).
Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical device / pharmaceutical industry and industry in general. Must have experience and knowledge with Lockout / Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work and other permitting programs as well as other Safety Programs.
Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to Facilities and Critical Systems Equipment in the support of manufacturing operations.
Ability to resolve and/or call out any personnel issues that arise as part of ongoing operations.
Knowledge of Best in Class Methods (Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, FIFO, etc.).
Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management.
Have good project management skills and ability to organize many projects and priorities as required including financial tracking and cash flow forecasting.
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words, schematics and drawings.
Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
Other Duties as AssignedPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.
Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Your role at BaxterThe Principal Engineer is responsible for direct technical support of facilities, utilities and building infrastructure at the Cleveland manufacturing campus. Responsibilities include matrix-management of mechanics and operators, asset management, reliability of critical and non-critical utilities and infrastructure, and project management.
Your teamWe are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to tackle sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.
When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.
What we offer from Day One
Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
What you'll be doing
Provide technical assistance to maintenance and other departments for improving plant systems in a manner that meets FDA, Corporate, and plant specifications.
Support all critical systems (Distilled Water (WFI), Process Air, Environmental Air), HVAC systems, fluid systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, potable water, steam distribution, etc.) and electrical systems (plant power and controls).
Facilities/Utilities project management (inception through completion).
Lead the Cleveland site Lean Energy Management Program.
Assist in reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation with respect to utility systems.
Ensure compliance as it relates to PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, 6s, safety.
Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
Provide direction of resources in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
What you'll bring
BS in Engineering.
4-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with GMP (Medical device or Pharmaceutical) manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
Experience with HVAC and clean rooms, boiler control room operations, WFI generation, energy reduction and power distribution systems preferred.
Proven communication, administrative and strong technical leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Solid professional writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
Good assessment and solving skills (mechanical and electrical) with demonstrated and proven experience and background.
Good understanding of MSOffice products and enterprise-level systems (i.e. Coupa, Maximo, Trackwise, etc.).
Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical device / pharmaceutical industry and industry in general. Must have experience and knowledge with Lockout / Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work and other permitting programs as well as other Safety Programs.
Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to Facilities and Critical Systems Equipment in the support of manufacturing operations.
Ability to resolve and/or call out any personnel issues that arise as part of ongoing operations.
Knowledge of Best in Class Methods (Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, FIFO, etc.).
Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management.
Have good project management skills and ability to organize many projects and priorities as required including financial tracking and cash flow forecasting.
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words, schematics and drawings.
Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
Other Duties as AssignedPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.
Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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